Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking a seasoned Indirect Tax professional to work closely with Partners and senior staff on GST/HST, QST, PST, and other indirect taxes. You will research, draft, and support clients through audits, appeals, and compliance engagements across various jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes strong client service, analytical rigor, and leadership in a collaborative team environment. A competitive total rewards program is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong desire to specialize in Indirect Tax.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Indirect Tax Partner and senior staff to assist clients of all sizes.
• Research and prepare technical positions for complicated indirect tax matters.
• Draft written communications to clients, including memoranda, opinion letters and reports.
• Draft submissions to tax authorities in indirect tax audits and appeals.
• Execute compliance review engagements concerning indirect taxes.
• Review the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Tax research

Written communication

Verbal communication

People management

Client relations

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Prior Indirect Tax experience

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s mostimportant challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond ourbusiness, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career withsupport at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Our Indirect Tax team offers a full range of planning and compliance advice withrespect to GST/HST, QST, provincial sales taxes (PST), property transfer taxes,excise taxes, fuel and carbon taxes, and other indirect taxes levied by theprovincial and federal governments in Canada. We help our clients ensure thatthey are meeting their obligations in all relevant jurisdictions and that theyare making the most of any tax planning and refund opportunities. We also assistour clients in the context of indirect tax audits and appeals.

In this role you will work closely with KPMG professionals and clients onIndirect Tax matters in order to research and prepare advice for our clients andsupport them in their dealings with the taxing authorities.

What You Will Do

• Working directly with our Indirect Tax Partner and senior staff to assistclients of all sizes from small private companies to large public companies
• Researching and preparing technical positions for complicated indirect taxmatters
• Drafting written communications to clients, including memoranda, opinionletters and reports
• Drafting submissions to the taxing authorities in the context of indirect taxaudits and administrative appeals
• Executing compliance review engagements concerning indirect taxes.
• Reviewing the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness

What You Bring To The Role

• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Highly self-motivated individual with a strong desire to specialize inIndirect Tax.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to effectivelyapply tax knowledge to client situations.
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to establish and maintainstrong client relations.
• Professionalism in the execution of tasks.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting demands and priorities.
• High level of drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectivelyin teams and meaningfully contribute towards attaining team goals.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $102,500 to $200,000 and maybe eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salarywithin this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies,and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive andcompetitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning andimproving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each otherand draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed tocreating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all ofour people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to oursuccess and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome allqualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as youremployer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process whereall candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positiveexperience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help youperform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparationtime or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations(formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids,are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have anopportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughoutthe recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's EmployeeRelations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidateexperience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help withorganizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiringdecisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiringmanagers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training thatempowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in ourrecruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security andprivacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one ofthe many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first,people-driven firm.